NTI RACKMUX-V17-N-8/4USBHDU-IP User manual

MAN129 Rev Date 7/2/2014
RACKMUX-V17-N-8/4USBHDU(-IP)
Rackmount KVM Drawer with Built-In
High Density USB KVM Switch and KVM on IP™
Installation Manual
RACKMUX®Series
R
ACKMUX-V17-
N
-8USBHD-IP
(Front and Rear View)

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TRADEMARK
RACKMUX is a registered trademark of Network Technologies Inc in the U.S. and other countries.
COPYRIGHT
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in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written consent of Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202.
CHANGES
The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the
right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
Typographic Conventions
The following table describes the typographic changes used in this instruction.
Typeface Meaning Example
AAaaBBaaCCcc123 On-screen computer output C:>
AAaaBBaaCCcc123 What you type, contrasted with on-screen
computer output; keyboard keys to press C:> L
Press the Fn key

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................1
Materials Included:....................................................................................................................................................1
Materials Not Supplied, but REQUIRED .................................................................................................................1
RACKMUX Single-Person Installation ............................................................................................................................2
Cable Connections..........................................................................................................................................................6
Connect CPUs.............................................................................................................................................................6
Login to USB KVM Switch...........................................................................................................................................7
Password and User Name.....................................................................................................................................7
Connect CAC Card Reader.........................................................................................................................................8
Remote PC Connection...............................................................................................................................................9
Features and Functions.................................................................................................................................................12
Display Functions..........................................................................................................................................................13
Standard Controls......................................................................................................................................................13
OSD Control Menu- 17 Inch VGA models (-V17)......................................................................................................13
OSD Main Menu .....................................................................................................................................................13
Brightness/Contrast Menu......................................................................................................................................14
Color Menu .............................................................................................................................................................14
Position Menu.........................................................................................................................................................14
Setup Menu.............................................................................................................................................................15
Keyboard Functions ......................................................................................................................................................16
Function Key Operation..........................................................................................................................................16
Numeric Keypad Option.............................................................................................................................................17
PS/2-USB Keyboard/Mouse Mode............................................................................................................................18
USING THE UNIMUX USB KVM SWITCH...................................................................................................................19
Basic Operation.........................................................................................................................................................19
OSD Control ..............................................................................................................................................................19
OSD CONTROL............................................................................................................................................................20
Guidelines for Navigating OSD Menus......................................................................................................................20
Security Option..........................................................................................................................................................20
Initial startup ..............................................................................................................................................................21
User Access Functions..............................................................................................................................................21
Command Mode .....................................................................................................................................................21
Settings...................................................................................................................................................................23
OSD Settings..........................................................................................................................................................24
Find Mode...............................................................................................................................................................24
Help Mode...............................................................................................................................................................25
Scan Mode..............................................................................................................................................................25
Broadcast Mode......................................................................................................................................................26
Normal Mode ..........................................................................................................................................................26
Security......................................................................................................................................................................27
Enabling Security....................................................................................................................................................27
Password and User Name...................................................................................................................................27
User Login...............................................................................................................................................................28
Additional OSD Modes Available With Security Enabled..........................................................................................28
Administration Menu...............................................................................................................................................28
System Configuration .............................................................................................................................................29
Port Configuration...................................................................................................................................................29
User Configuration..................................................................................................................................................30
Edit User Account...................................................................................................................................................30
User Access Control...............................................................................................................................................31
Change Administrator Password............................................................................................................................31
Display Usage.........................................................................................................................................................32
Ethernet Configuration............................................................................................................................................32
Idle Timeout............................................................................................................................................................33
OSD Blank Timeout................................................................................................................................................33

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Alternate Command Hot Key..................................................................................................................................34
Reset Port names...................................................................................................................................................34
Select Keyboard Language ....................................................................................................................................35
Security Configuration ............................................................................................................................................35
Serial Baud Rate.....................................................................................................................................................36
Serial Address.........................................................................................................................................................37
Keyboard Mapping.....................................................................................................................................................38
Key Equivalents.........................................................................................................................................................38
Mouse Click Equivalents............................................................................................................................................38
SUN’s 16 Extra Keys ..............................................................................................................................................38
RS232 CONTROL.........................................................................................................................................................40
Remote Connection................................................................................................................................................40
Baud Rate............................................................................................................................................................40
Unit Address and Loop Back...............................................................................................................................40
RS232 Command Protocol........................................................................................................................................42
RS232 Command Protocol Quick Reference.........................................................................................................42
Autostatus............................................................................................................................................................42
NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000, XP, Vista and 7 ..............................................................43
SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program...................................................................................................................44
Main Options...........................................................................................................................................................44
Matrix Operations....................................................................................................................................................44
Setup Options.........................................................................................................................................................44
RMTEST-RS232 Interface Test Program..................................................................................................................45
SUN RAY SUPPORT....................................................................................................................................................46
FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE........................................................................................................................47
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................47
Preparation For Upgrade...........................................................................................................................................48
Upgrade Procedures..................................................................................................................................................49
Start the Bootloader................................................................................................................................................49
Update the User Controller Firmware.....................................................................................................................50
Update the HID Port Controller Firmware...............................................................................................................50
Update the Vendor Specific Port Controller Firmware............................................................................................51
Read the Checksum of HID or Vendor Specific Port Controller Firmware.............................................................52
SAFETY.........................................................................................................................................................................53
Rackmux-KVM Drawer Standard Specifications...........................................................................................................54
General Specs...........................................................................................................................................................54
LCD............................................................................................................................................................................54
Display Controller: VGA.............................................................................................................................................54
OSD Control Board....................................................................................................................................................54
Keyboard....................................................................................................................................................................54
Touchpad...................................................................................................................................................................55
Troubleshooting For KVM Drawer.................................................................................................................................56
Index..............................................................................................................................................................................57
Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................................57

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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1- Adjustable rail assemblies..................................................................................................................................................2
Figure 2- Install the cage nuts............................................................................................................................................................3
Figure 3- Install the rail assemblies ...................................................................................................................................................3
Figure 4- Check spacing of the rails ..................................................................................................................................................4
Figure 5- Rail guides..........................................................................................................................................................................4
Figure 6- Apply remaining screws to complete installation ................................................................................................................5
Figure 7- Connect each CPU using a HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable....................................................................................................6
Figure 8- USB KVM Switch OSD Splash Screen...............................................................................................................................7
Figure 9- User login screen................................................................................................................................................................7
Figure 10- Install CAC card reader ....................................................................................................................................................8
Figure 11- Connect Remote PC to KVM on IP at "LAN" port.............................................................................................................9
Figure 12- Login Screen for KVM on IP.............................................................................................................................................9
Figure 13- Network Configuration screen ........................................................................................................................................10
Figure 14- Remote Console Preview...............................................................................................................................................11
Figure 15- OSD Controls .................................................................................................................................................................13
Figure 16- US(English) Keyboard Layout ........................................................................................................................................16
Figure 17- Keyboard LED Indications..............................................................................................................................................16
Figure 18- U.S. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................17
Figure 19- U.K. (English) keyboard with numeric keypad................................................................................................................17
Figure 20- German keyboard with numeric keypad .........................................................................................................................18
Figure 21- Command Mode main menu-User..................................................................................................................................22
Figure 22- Administrator’s main menu.............................................................................................................................................23
Figure 23- Settings menu.................................................................................................................................................................23
Figure 24- OSD Settings screen......................................................................................................................................................24
Figure 25- Find Mode in use............................................................................................................................................................24
Figure 26- Main Menu help screen ..................................................................................................................................................25
Figure 27- Scan List.........................................................................................................................................................................25
Figure 28- Broadcast List.................................................................................................................................................................26
Figure 29- User login screen............................................................................................................................................................27
Figure 30- Administrator's main menu.............................................................................................................................................27
Figure 31- User Login screen with security disabled .......................................................................................................................28
Figure 32- Administration Mode Menu.............................................................................................................................................28
Figure 33- System Configuration menu ...........................................................................................................................................29
Figure 34- Port Configuration menu.................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 35- User Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 36- User Account menu........................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 37- Access Control list..........................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 38- Administrator password menu...................................................................................................................................31
Figure 39- Usage Statistics Page ....................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 40- Ethernet Configuration....................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 41- Change value of Idle Timeout.........................................................................................................................................33
Figure 42- Change the value of OSD Blank Timeout.......................................................................................................................33
Figure 43- Alternate Command Hot Key selection window..............................................................................................................34
Figure 44- Press "R" to reset port names ........................................................................................................................................34
Figure 45- Select Language menu...................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 46- Security Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 47- Login screen with security disabled................................................................................................................................36
Figure 48- Adjust Baud Rate............................................................................................................................................................36
Figure 49- Adjust Serial Address.....................................................................................................................................................37
Figure 50- Keyboard layouts............................................................................................................................................................39
Figure 51- RS232 connection with Matrix-Y-1 cable........................................................................................................................41
Figure 52- Pinout of Matrix-Y-1 cable ..............................................................................................................................................41
Figure 53- Preparation for firmware upgrade...................................................................................................................................48

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INTRODUCTION
The RACKMUX®KVM Drawer with Built-In High Density USB KVM Switch combines a rackmount LCD monitor, keyboard,
touchpad mouse, a 4, 8 or 16-port USB switch.
Option: Include a KVM on IP device for remote access to the KVM switch and connected PCs- just add “-IP” to part number (i.e.
RACKMUX-V17-N-8USBHD-IP)
Option: USB device port for connection of a CAC card reader- add a “U” to the model number (RACKMUX-V17-N-8USBHDU)
Features Include:
•Available with forward-folding 17" TFT/LCD VGA monitor.
o1280x1024 video resolution for 17" monitor.
oTilt LCD up and back to adjust to any comfortable viewing angle to 120°
•Compatible with USB computers.
•Remotely access multiple computers connected to the USB KVM Switch using a standard Internet browser.
•Securely gain BIOS level access to systems for maintenance, support, or failure recovery over the Internet.
•Torque-friction hinges –monitor does not wobble, spring, or slam shut.
•Compact, heavy-duty tactile keyboard with 17-key numeric keypad.
•Drawer locks into place when open to prevent it from sliding in and out of the rack.
oFront quick-release latches for pushing the drawer back into the rack.
•Rugged steel construction with durable powder coat finish.
•LCD auto-shutoff in closed position.
•Optional KVM on IP™requires no client software. Secure connections can be made with any browser.
Materials Included:
•RACKMUX KVM Drawer
•IEC Power cord- country specific
•Rackmount kit
•DB9 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter
•DB25 Female-to-RJ45 Female adapter
•5 foot RJ45-to-RJ45 CAT5 patch cable
•CAT5-CO-MF Crossover Adapter
•CD with PDF file of this manual, RS232 control software, and more
Materials Not Supplied, but REQUIRED
•HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable for each CPU being connected to the switch
Where: xx is the length of the cable in feet (3,6,10, or 15 feet available)
MM indicates male-to-male connector
Cables can be purchased from Network Technologies Inc by calling 800-RGB-TECH (800-742-8324) or 330-562-7070
or by visiting our website at www.networktechinc.com.
HD15 Male
High Density
USBType A Male
15HD-Male
USB Type A
Male
HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM
(3,6,10 and 15 foot cables available)
HD15 Male
Video 15HD-Male

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RACKMUX SINGLE-PERSON INSTALLATION
Your NTI RACKMUX Drawer was designed for easy installation by one person with a minimum of tools and effort. Follow the
simple steps below to quickly install your RACKMUX Drawer.
If you would like to see a video of this installation, see the link on the page that opens when you insert the CD that accompanied
your RACKMUX, or open single-person-installation.mp4 on the CD.
1. Locate and unpack the hardware bag. Your hardware bag will include all items necessary to install the specific RACKMUX
model (see the manual that accompanied your RACKMUX drawer), including the following hardware unique to the Single-Person
hardware installation:
•10- #10-32 cage nut
•2- #10-32 x 1/2” flat-head machine screw
•8- #10-32 x 3/4” pan-head machine screw
To install the rails you will need only a tape measure and Phillips screwdriver.
2. Unpack the left and right rail assemblies. Each are labeled “Right Front” and “Left Front” to indicate their intended position and
orientation. Extend each rail assembly to the dimension required for your rack. Rail assemblies are adjustable to fit within a rack
between 24” and 40” in depth.
Figure 1- Adjustable rail assemblies
Rail assemblies are adjustable in length from 24” to 40”.
XXXXX
Labeled

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3. Install six #10-32 cage nuts at the front of the rack in positions where the RACKMUX will be mounted (three in each side).
Install four more cage nuts at the rear of the rack in positions straight across from the upper and lower cage nuts installed in front.
Figure 2- Install the cage nuts
4. Install the right rail assembly. The end with the label “Right Front” mounts to the front rack support. Install only the center
screw through the rail flange to the rack support and cage nut using the #10-32 x 1/2” flat head machine screw provided. (See
image below.) Do not tighten at this time. Install the left rail assembly in the same fashion. The end with the label “Left Front”
mounts to the front rack support.
5. Install two #10-32 x 3/4” pan-head screws in the rear of each rail assembly as shown below. Do not tighten at the time.
Figure 3- Install the rail assemblies
Install one flat
head screw in
the center in
each side at
the front
Install two
screws in each
side at the rear
Rack Front
R
ack Rear
Cage
Nuts
Front Rack
Support
Extender Rail
Rail Flange
Cage
Nuts
Rear Rack
Support
Extender Rail

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6. Measure the distance between the inside of the rails at the front of the rack. Adjust the distance to 17-1/4” and tighten the flat-
head screws to the rail flanges securely.
Figure 4- Check spacing of the rails
7. Lineup the rail guides on the RACKMUX drawer with the slots in the front of the left and right rails and slide the drawer into the
rack. The rail guides should be positioned such that the wide lip of the guide is on the backside of the rail. Slide the drawer in
completely.
View of rail guide from the front of the rack support View of rail guide from the backside of the rail
Figure 5- Rail guides
17-1/4"
Front Rack Supports
Left Rail
Right Rail
Rail guides Wide lip of rail g
u
ide

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8. Apply four more #10-32 x 3/4" pan-head machine screws (two for each) through the holes in the drawer flanges, through the
holes in the left and right rails, into the cage nuts in the rack supports. Tighten each securely.
Figure 6- Apply remaining screws to complete installation
9. Tighten securely the four screws applied to the rear rail flanges in step 4.
10. Make your cable connections according to your RACKMUX Drawer instructions.
Your NTI RACKMUX Drawer is now installed and ready for use.
Apply two
more screws
on each side
There should
be a total of
six screws at
the front now.

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CABLE CONNECTIONS
Connect CPUs
1. For each CPU:
•Connect a USB type A cable end of a HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable to a USB type A female user device port on a CPU.
•Connect the 15HD blue male cable end of a HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable to the video port of the same CPU.
•Connect the 15HD yellow male cable end of the HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable to a yellow “CPU x” port on the USB KVM
switch. (See Figure 7)
Figure 7- Connect each CPU using a HDUSBVEXT-xx-MM cable
2. Power-ON the CPUs.
•The CPUs can be powered at any time although if a CPU needs a keyboard and/or mouse at power-ON it should be
powered after connecting to and powering-ON the RACKMUX.
Note: The order in which the CPUs and switch are powered up does not matter. A power strip can be used.
3. Power-ON the RACKMUX. (The RACKMUX can be powered at any time.)
Port color may be
black or yellow

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Login to USB KVM Switch
Immediately after powering ON the RACKMUX, the OSD splash screen shown below will appear on the monitor if the RACKMUX
keyboard is in USB mode (see page 17) :
If the OSD Splash screen does not display, press <Ctrl> + <`> (accent/tilde key). The OSD menu will automatically appear on the
monitor.
If the security option is enabled, when the UNIMUX is powered up the user will be prompted for a username and password to
continue. If the security option is not enabled the monitor will display the desktop image for the connected CPU and the user
can continue with normal operation of the connected CPU.
Press any key to open the Command Mode menu.
Figure 8- USB KVM Switch OSD Splash Screen
If security is enabled and you are prompted for a name and password, login as the administrator.
Password and User Name
The factory settings are:
•default user name = <root>
•default password = <nti>
Note: The username for the administrator cannot be changed
from "root”.
Figure 9- User login screen
After login the Command Mode menu will open and the USB KVM Switch will be ready to configure and use. For more details on
the use of the USB KVM Switch, RS232 Control and more, see man039.pdf entitled “UNIMUX-USBV-xHD High Density USB
KVM Switch Installation and Operation Manual” on the Product Manual CD.
Note: The RS232 connector on the USB KVM switch is connected and used as described in the UNIMUX-USBV-xHD
manual. It is not used as described in the KVM-IP manual that is also included with this product. The RS232 port
referred to in the KVM-IP manual is not accessible and therefore not applicable to this product.

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Connect CAC Card Reader
If the RACKMUX you have purchased includes the USB port option (RACKMUX-V17-N-8USBHDU), then it supports the
connection of a CAC card reader. When used, the CAC card reader will connect to the PC attached to the selected “CPUx” port.
Figure 10- Install CAC card reader

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Remote PC Connection
If the KVM on IP option was purchased (RACKMUX-V17-N-8USBHD-IP):
1. Make a connection between an available RJ45 Ethernet port on a PC and the “LAN”port on the RACKMUX switch. A five foot
patch cable and crossover adapter have been included for this purpose.
Figure 11- Connect Remote PC to KVM on IP at "LAN" port
2. The default IP of the KVM on IP is 192.168.0.70. The Ethernet port on the PC must be configured with an IP of 192.168.0.xxx
where xxx is any number except 70. You may need to configure the Ethernet port network information on the PC such that it can
connect to the KVM on IP device in the USB KVM switch
Note: Connecting to the KVM on IP requires the installation of the Java Runtime Environment. A link to the web page
from which it can be downloaded and installed in addition to a Windows compatible copy of the application is provided
on the Product Manual CD.
3. Open a browser window on the PC. Type “192.168.0.70” into the URL address block. A login prompt will appear.
4. Enter the default user name and password for the KVM on IP:
Username = super
Password = pass
Figure 12- Login Screen for KVM on IP

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5. The KVM on IP will open the main menu. If you wish to change the network configuration, go to “Device Settings”, and then
“Network” to open the network configuration settings page for the KVM on IP. If you don’t need to change the network settings,
skip directly to step 10.
Figure 13- Network Configuration screen
6. Enter the desired network connection settings (IP address, subnet mask, gateway) as compatible with your network.
Make note of these settings in case you need them later.
7. With the settings updated, press “Apply”to implement the changes in the KVM on IP. Your browser connection to the KVM
on IP is no longer valid.
8. To restore connection to the KVM on IP, change the IP address on the PC back to an address compatible with your network
and now also compatible with the KVM on IP.
Having configured the KVM on IP to be compatible with your network, you can now make a direct cable connection (crossover
adapter not needed) to your network through a router or switch.
9. Enter the new IP address in the browser URL address block. Log back into the KVM on IP.
10. With a proper login, a window “Remote Console Preview”will be displayed. Click on the link “Click to open”.

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Figure 14- Remote Console Preview
A connection will be made between your remote PC and the RACKMUX Drawer. The screen that opens is a virtual PC that
enables you to control the RACKMUX switch just as if you were actually at the keyboard of the RACKMUX. Using the mouse,
switch between the virtual PC and your actual computer interface.
Instruction for operating the USB KVM Switch can be found on page 19.
Note: When using the OSD menu to control the USB KVM switch from the remote PC, use only the keyboard to navigate
the menus. The mouse will work as described in the UNIMUX-USBV-xHD manual when used from the RACKMUX-based
keyboard, but it is not reliable when used through the KVM on IP connection.
If the remote connection is closed while in the KVM on IP menu, to re-open the connection click on “Remote Control”, then
“KVM Console”.
Note: There are more features available in the menu for the KVM on IP, but their use or configuration is not necessary in
the operation of the RACKMUX-V17-N-8USBHD-IP.

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
# LABEL PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
1 Power Button press to turn the LCD monitor ON and OFF
2 --- Green/Red LED Indicates operation status
Green = Power-ON, Video Input Signal OK
Red = Suspend / Stand-by, or no Video Input Signal
3 Menu Button press to turn ON the OSD menu
4 Up Arrow Button press to move the cursor in the OSD menu up
5 Down Arrow Button press to move the cursor in the OSD menu down
6 Select Button press to select a menu item (when OSD menu is ON) or press to auto adjust the
video quality (when OSD menu is OFF)
7 NumLock Green LED illuminates when the number lock is ON
8 CapsLock Green LED illuminates when CapsLock is ON
9 Scroll Lock Green LED illuminates when the Scroll Lock keyboard feature is ON.
10 Fn Green LED illuminates when Function Features (page 13) are enabled
11 --- LCD Display for viewing the video signal from the connected CPU
12 --- Auto Shut-OFF switch automatically shuts OFF the LCD display when the monitor is folded down
13 --- 3-button mouse for controlling mouse movements on the monitor and controlling the computer
14 --- Keylock to prevent unauthorized use of the RACKMUX
15 --- Keyboard for manual data entry and computer control
16 --- IEC Connector for attachment of the IEC power cord to power the RACKMUX drawer
17 --- Switch for powering ON and OFF the RACKMUX drawer
18 CPU x15HD yellow female
high-density for connection of CPU cables for video and device support
19 RS232 RJ45 female for attaching RS232 interface cable from a CPU to control the functions of one or
more switches
20 LAN RJ45 female (OPTIONAL) for connection to an Ethernet for remote user control via KVM on IP
21 USB Port USB Type A female (OPTIONAL) for USB cable of a CAC card reader
More information on the use of the USB KVM Switch features can be found on the manual CD in man039.pdf entitled “UNIMUX-
USBV-xHD High Density USB KVM Switch Installation and Operation Manual”

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DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
An NTI RACKMUX with a 17” monitor supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024, and a 20” monitor supports resolutions up to 1600 x
1200, each with a refresh rate at between 55 and 76Hz. The quality of the image on the LCD monitor is adjustable using an On
Screen Display (OSD) menu using the control buttons on the RACKMUX.
Standard Controls
The RACKMUX has 5 standard control buttons and a power LED. The 5 standard control buttons operate as follows:
•The Power button turns the RACKMUX LCD and backlight ON and OFF as desired.
•The Power LED located immediately below the Power button is a dual color
LED. It will illuminate with a green color when the RACKMUX is powered
ON and working properly. It will illuminate with a red color if the RACKMUX
is powered ON but there is no input signal detected.
•The Menu button is used to bring up the OSD menu where the various
settings of the LCD display can be adjusted. Once the OSD screen is
displayed, the Menu button is used to make selections within the menus.
See "OSD Control Menu" (below) for more on LCD display settings.
•The Up and Down Arrow buttons are used to navigate through the menus.
Move the cursor up or down as desired to highlight an item for selection.
Once an item is highlighted, pressing the Menu button will select it.
Figure 15- OSD Controls
•The Select button is used to make selections within the OSD menus when the OSD menu is ON. When the OSD menu is
OFF, the Select button will act as an Auto Adjust button to keep the user from having to use the menus to adjust the quality
of the image on the monitor.
OSD Control Menu- 17 Inch VGA models (-V17)
The OSD (On Screen Display) Menu enables the user to select the desired characteristics of the LCD display. To activate the
OSD Menu, press the Menu button (above). To turn the Menu back OFF, either select "EXIT" from the main menu or just wait
10-60 seconds and it will automatically be cleared from the screen.
OSD Main Menu
Selection Purpose Range
Brightness/Contrast Increase/decrease panel brightness/contrast level 1-100
Color R,G,B color temperature control 1-100
Position •Video Image horizontal and vertical position control
•Clock setting
•Phase control
1-100
Setup •Control OSD Image position on screen
•Set time OSD will stay on screen before auto shutoff
•Select the language of the OSD menu
--
10 to 60 seconds
Several languages (see page 8)
Exit Exit from the OSD control menu
Power
ON/OFF
Menu
Up Arrow
Select/
Auto Adjust
Power LED
Down Arrow Controls for the
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Brightness/Contrast Menu
Selecting the Brightness/Contrast menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust the brightness and contrast levels of
the LCD display. Using the Up or Down Arrows to navigate the menu, highlight either the BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST
sections and press the Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting.
Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.
Color Menu
Selecting the Color menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust the Red, Green, and Blue color levels (values from 1-
100) of the LCD display. With the RED, GREEN, or BLUE sections highlighted, (use the Up or Down Arrow to move between
them), press the Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting.
Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.
Position Menu
Selecting the Position menu will bring up a screen in which the user can select AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the
horizontal and vertical position of the displayed image on the monitor, as well as adjust the clock and phase settings if they are not
correct. The user can also individually adjust these settings if so desired. With any of the sections highlighted, (use the Up or
Down Arrow to move between them), press the Select button to choose the option to adjust. Then use the Up or Down
Arrow to adjust the setting as needed. Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main Menu.

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Setup Menu
Selecting the Setup menu will bring up a screen in which the user can adjust
OSD POSITION-the position of the OSD menus on the LCD display
OSD TIME-the length of time the user can be idle before the OSD menu automatically exits (adjustable from 10
to 60 seconds)
LANGUAGE-the language that the OSD menus will be presented in
With the item highlighted, (use the Up or Down arrow to move between them), press the Select button to choose the option to
adjust. Then use the Up or Down Arrow to adjust the setting as needed. Select EXIT when finished to return to the Main
Menu.
OSD Image can be moved
to different points on the
display